Lego Menger Sponge
by SteevAtBlueDust in Living > LEGO & K'NEX
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Lego Menger Sponge
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An intriguing fractal shape, build from Lego. This guide is in response to the comments I've received from the original posting on my Lego Menger Sponge page.
First Layer
![DSCN0206.JPG](/proxy/?url=https://content.instructables.com/F94/Y41E/F6B7T1HO/F94Y41EF6B7T1HO.jpg&filename=DSCN0206.JPG)
You will need to underpin this layer with flat bricks, to ensure it holds itself together.
Second Layer
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Note the rotational symmetry of the pieces.
Third Layer
![DSCN0203.JPG](/proxy/?url=https://content.instructables.com/FGT/99WV/F6B7T1HL/FGT99WVF6B7T1HL.jpg&filename=DSCN0203.JPG)
Fourth Step
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![DSCN0201.JPG](/proxy/?url=https://content.instructables.com/F7U/LQZO/F6B7T1HJ/F7ULQZOF6B7T1HJ.jpg&filename=DSCN0201.JPG)
![DSCN0200.JPG](/proxy/?url=https://content.instructables.com/FXP/U37O/F6B7T1HM/FXPU37OF6B7T1HM.jpg&filename=DSCN0200.JPG)
This is the easiest bit, since the towers are all identical.
The Fifth Layer
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The top part of the sponge has an identical pattern to the bottom three layers. However, because it must stretch across the gaps, different pieces are often used. Note the 1x8 pieces.
Penultimate Step
![DSCN0196.JPG](/proxy/?url=https://content.instructables.com/FZR/QPR2/F6B7T1HK/FZRQPR2F6B7T1HK.jpg&filename=DSCN0196.JPG)
Final Step
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And now it's all done!
You can the video of how this look in 3D:
You can the video of how this look in 3D: